The word Advent is from the Latin adventus for 'coming' and is associated with the four weeks of preparation for Christmas. Advent always contains four Sundays, beginning on the Sunday …

Advent is considered the Little Lent, as it begins by recalling that Christ will come at the end of the world as Judge, a reminder of the holiness with which we should be prepared to greet the Lord.

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Second Week of Advent - Dec 7, 2025 Second Sunday of Advent Share The light of the moon will be like that of the sun and the light of the sun will be seven times greater (like the light of …

Monday of the First Week of Advent Share Many peoples shall come and say: "Come, let us climb the Lord's mountain, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may instruct us in his ways, and …

We light an advent candle today, a small dim light against a world that often seems forbidding and dark. But we light it because we are a people of hope, a people whose faith is marked by an …

The most obvious symbol of Christmas are lights – Christmas candles, window lights, luminaries, lights on the Advent Wreath and Christmas tree. All signifying that Jesus Christ is the Light of …

Each Sunday of Advent, read a short devotional on topics like joy, hope, and eternal life, and read scripture that will enrich your faith. You'll also receive reflection questions and a short prayer to …

During Advent we always consider the past, present, and future dimensions of Jesus' coming. Jesus came to us at Bethlehem; He is risen and present in the world today; we look forward to …

(Isaiah 7:14) Reflection Sometimes the signs God gives are unmistakable. Sometimes the signs are not so obvious. What signs do we see when we look around us? Sometimes it is hard to …